
TREATING TIPS
TIPS & REMINDERS
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Order enough treatment for the amount of seed you’re treating. And order in advance so you’ll be ready to treat the minute your schedule allows.
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As you receive your treatment and inoculants this spring, make sure it's all being stored in optimal conditions for maximum viability.
· Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
· Store in a temperature-controlled environment between 40-77 degrees F.
· Do not store outside, in a vehicle, or in an unheated shed (or hot shed in summer).
· Open when ready to use.
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If you don’t have the proper calibrations set on your treater and pump stands before you begin treating, you could run the risk of overtreating or undertreating your seeds.
Too much treatment means less bang for your buck, while too little means less-effective results.
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If they’re not, they can’t squeeze the line in that pump.
Open your pump heads at night to relieve pressure on the lines. Then close it the next morning. If you don’t close it, it will not pump treatment.
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Losing treatment flow? Pull your filter screen out and see if there is a blockage or gummed-up chemical.
Or maybe the lid was open on the tank and a bean got in and plugged the line.
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Have a little inoculant trapped in your line at the end of a run?
Pour a little water in the tank to push the inoculant through—so you can use every last drop.
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Switching from soybeans to wheat this summer? Bump down your treating speed.
UAS recommends 400 lbs/min. as a starting point for wheat.
FULLY AUTOMATED AT500: You can adjust the speed on the Utilities screen on your treater panel.
SEMI-AUTOMATED AT500: Knock your collar down a notch.
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Once a month, shake the jugs for 2 minutes to prevent separation of chemicals. Use this product first when you start up next year.
HELPFUL ARTICLES ABOUT SEED TREATERS
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Is a Seed Treater Worth the Investment?
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Is a Bulk Seed System Worth the Investment?
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5 Common FAQs on Buying a Seed Treater
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5 More FAQs on Buying a Seed Treater
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5 Common Bulk Seed System Issues & Fixes
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Bulk Seed Systems: Batch vs. Continuous Flow
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How a Box-to-Box Seed Treater Works
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5 Ways Atomizers Trump Spray Nozzles
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How to Calibrate a Cardinal 201 Scale Head
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The Best Equipment for Your Bulk Seed Site
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Seed Treater Metering Options
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Simple Treating Tips
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Be Cautious When Buying Used Treaters on Auction Sites
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When Is the Right Time to Upgrade to a Bulk Seed System?
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Flighting: Why Poly Augers Trump Steel and Conveyors
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5 Perks of Drum Treaters
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5 Types of People Who Use Seed Treaters
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5 Benefits of Box-to-Box Seed Treating
In addition to killing nematodes, BioST Nematicide has proven to work against Corn Rootworm (CRW) too.
HELPFUL ARTICLES ABOUT SOYBEAN SEED TREATMENT
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Understanding Seed Treatment
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How to Choose a Seed Treatment Blend
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Common Soybean Diseases & How to Fight Them
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The Benefits of Stocking Up on Treatment
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Combat Corn Rootworm with Nematicide
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Managing Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
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Minimize Soybean Yield Loss from White Mold
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Ace™ 3.8L ST Fungicide
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Fungicide Efficacy on Soybean Diseases
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Legend™ 5L ST Insecticide
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Introducing Anchor™ Fungicide
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How to Store Seed Treatment

SEED TREATING PREP CHECKLIST
Before you spring into action during seed-treating season, take some time to prepare your equipment and chemical supply. Order any chemistry several weeks before you plan on treating, and get your treaters and equipment ready by downloading our treating season prep checklist.

SEED TREATER WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST
After treating season winds down, it’s important to winterize your treaters, pump stands and other treating equipment so it’s spic, span and ready to roll for next season. Not only will some simple cleaning and care keep your equipment in tiptop shape, it’ll extend the life of it and prevent costly and time-consuming repairs down the road. Download our winterization checklist to ensure everything is cleaned and stored properly.
